HR 477 ยท MACH Act
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Introduced
- Jan 16, 2025
- Latest action
- Jan 16, 2025
- Sponsor
- Rep. Vince Fong [R-CA-20]
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Cosponsors
- 12
Summary
Making Advancements in Commercial Hypersonics Act or the MACH Act This bill permits the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish a research program to facilitate the testing of high-speed aircraft and related technologies, to be known as the Making Advancements in Commercial Hypersonics Program. Within a specified time period, NASA must develop a strategic plan for such research. NASA must also consult with the Department of Defense and the Federal Aviation Administration on these efforts. Under the program, NASA may not (1) fund the development of hypersonic and related technologies; or (2) enter into an agreement with certain foreign entities of concern, including entities owned or controlled by China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia.
Recent actions
- Jan 16, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Jan 16, 2025 Introduced in House
- Jan 16, 2025 Introduced in House
Votes
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